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Top 5 of 2012: Hits!

Hi, everyone! Hope your Christmases were lovely (if you celebrated) and that you’re looking forward to the New Year with hope and optimism! I’ve so enjoyed reading your Top 5 of 2012 posts that I couldn’t resist and had to join in on the fun! Thanks, Gillian, for the great idea!

This dress ticks all of my boxes– it’s a flattering shape, is simple but has great details, and is a fun, bright color. I love it! The only thing I’m not crazy about is that I started it back in September 2011, before my sewing skills were very strong, so it’s not finished as nicely as I would have liked. But that’s OK. 🙂

This is one of my simplest makes of the year, but I wore this shirt sooooo many times this year. It’s just a nice, basic top, similar to what I would buy RTW if I was shopping much these days. Isn’t that the goal of sewing in some ways? To make stuff that you love AND wear?

A late entrant to the competition, this one just barely squeaks into 5th place! I love the shape of this, love the print, love the weight and drape of the fabric– it’s a real winner. I feel so grownup and sophisticated in this, but still a little playful and fun.

I spent lots of time nitpicking stuff that I make, so it’s kind of refreshing to look back at what I actually loved this year! And it’s helped me to figure out what works for me and what I tend to gravitate towards. I’ll definitely be taking a long look at this list before I start in on my sewing plans for next year.

Thanks, Kerry! I think you had a really successful year– I love that you had such clear realizations about what works for you and what doesn’t! I love that you have a distinct style. Can’t wait to see what you make in 2013!

Interesting list, all of it has an element of ease and comfort- you’ve got a lovely modern “signature style”! And clearly you aren’t afraid of colour! :p I’m curious to read later about your goals f the new year- Will it be frosting or cake? (I’m definitely a cake seamstress myself!)

I’m more of a cake-r, too. As fun as it is to make fluffy dresses, I just don’t have the chance to wear them, so it’s more fun to make things that fit into my everyday wardrobe. Looking forward to your 2013 makes!!

What a great idea to look back at what you made this year! I really love your yellow dress, and that pocket tank is adorable! Seeing what was a success for others helps to choose what I will make in future too!

adored the parcel – amazing! I felt bad as I was rather rushed finding things. November and december was very stress filled for me – my father-in-law nearly died and I was doing the ‘single mother’ thing for a few weeks )husband in Sydney with the family) and it’s the busiest time of the year at the theatre. anyways life is a bit more ‘normal’ as FIL pulled through and is back at home.
I have a couple of other things for you. Not sure when I will get back to the post office. 🙂

I love the idea of taking time to think through what works and doesn’t. We spend so much time in the process of sewing, but sometimes I want to rush through the planning stages. I’m trying to spend a little more effort from the get-go to make sure that I’m actually happy with the finished object at the end of the day. 🙂

I love all of these, particularly your stripey renfrew and tiny pocket tank. I’ve just made one of each that I love (but haven’t blogged yet) and will get so much wear out of – way more than some dresses. Sometimes simple is best! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with in 2013!